meandino

When my 97 Civic EX warms up the idle sits at about 800 then gradually drops to about 600-650. Doesn't struggle to stay running or turn off. Everytime the rpms drop you can hear a bearing like sound going out coming from either the power steering pump, a/c compressor or crank shaft area. I also smelt something burning like a belt. And once in a blue moon does a belt squeal on start up.

What is it?

Dioxine

Did this just start happening or has it slowy worked its way to this. And is it an automatic or manual.

meandino

Just started. Manual

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Here's a stupid question; Did you check the belts?

sd00ga

Is the ac on when the idle drops? Ever try the screw driver to the ear trick to find if have a bad bearing in a pully?

meandino

Checked the power steering belt and looks like it needs replacing.

meandino

Yes, but can't get a positive feed.

that_boy_sammy

95% of times a low idle is from the Idle air control valve being clogged. Clean it.

Blacknight117

iTrader: (1)

Also, a valve adjustment may be in order

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

You should do that if you're smelling rubber burning.